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To: DanD who wrote (51842)	3/5/2008 7:24:36 PM
From: Cogito	Read Replies (1) of 541697

>>This seems to be either an appointed potential Star Chamber, or another powerless layer of bureaucracy. If it is a Star Chamber with real powers, then doesn't it violate the checks and balances clauses, melding powers of the Legislative and Judicial branches? << Dan - The text you quoted from Obama's website says that the Committee would be empowered to conduct investigations, and that they would report the results of those investigations to the proper authorities for enforcement. Since they would be investigative only, I don't see how this violates the Constitution. - Allen

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